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Costa Allegra Cruise Ship Suffers Breakdown Near Africa

Kathy Landin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:15:10 +0000

In the Arabian Sea, the Italian coast guard is reporting that the Costa Allegra, an Italian cruise ship, is adrift near the Seychelles islands after a fire broke out and caused the motors to stop working. They say the passengers are safe, but the ship cannot travel anywhere.

Nasty Norovirus Sickens 500 on Cruise Ships

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:25:11 +0000

In yet another blow to the cruise industry — and Carnival Cruises in particular — nearly 500 people contracted norovirus on board two of the company’s Florida-based Princess Cruises ships last week.

Americans Among the Missing on Sinking Italian Cruise Ship [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:24:02 +0000

At least two Americans are among the estimated 16 people missing after a cruise ship hit a reef on Friday night and capsized off the west coast of Italy with 4,200 passengers and crew aboard.